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Old 05-01-2023, 10:08 PM
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Here are some pics. This is in access height on about a foot and a half curb and it's really close to rubbing. I am not sure how much more crammed it would get but it looks like it might work. When in access height and on flat ground and full lock there is about an inch from touching.



 
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Old 05-01-2023, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by inater
On air and stock. They don't seem to rub when turning in the parking lot. Discount said it was the biggest I could go according to them. I'll need to flex it a little bit to know for sure.
They don't look that big. I'm surprised. Look like 275/70 R18s. Either way. Going to be a squeaker. My 32.6" 265/70 R18 miss the liner by a gnat's whisker.

Looks great.
 
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Old 05-02-2023, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GavinC
They don't look that big. I'm surprised. Look like 275/70 R18s. Either way. Going to be a squeaker. My 32.6" 265/70 R18 miss the liner by a gnat's whisker.

Looks great.
You sir are right.... I have looked at so many different sizes over the last 3 days that I misspoke. They are 275 65 18s which makes a lot more sense now. Sorry for the confusion!
 
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Old 05-02-2023, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by inater
You sir are right.... I have looked at so many different sizes over the last 3 days that I misspoke. They are 275 65 18s which makes a lot more sense now. Sorry for the confusion!
No worries inater. I was just puzzled is all. (Doesn't take much to leave me puzzled. A low bar).

That size should fit without any problems. Nominal 32.1" versus 32" OEM
 
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Old 05-04-2023, 03:51 PM
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Yup, these 'knock off' parts are fantastic - one exception was the LH bracket needs a little grinding on the last fold going to the inboard bolt hole. Other than that, a perfect fit! Thanks for the video Simon @ PowerfulUK and the extra pointers on grinding from Eitan! While everything was opened up I couldn't resist adding a little high-viz "Seahawks" green to the tow lug. :-)

 
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Old 05-04-2023, 03:54 PM
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Thanks for the tip Eitan! It worked perfectly!

Glad it worked out for you, happy to help! I'm guessing you're a Seahawks fan? The recovery hook looks great exposed with the new skid plate.
 
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Old 05-06-2023, 11:02 AM
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I played on rocks.


Night run up Union Springs Rd in Virginia
 

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Old 05-10-2023, 01:52 PM
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I added this covers for the exposed screws in the trunk of the defender. What do you guys think? I think it makes a little bit more elegant.
 
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Old 05-10-2023, 02:19 PM
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Source of covers? I just got replacement black screws from Powerful UK. Need to install still to see how I like them.
 
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Old 05-10-2023, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rakusak
Source of covers? I just got replacement black screws from Powerful UK. Need to install still to see how I like them.
I got them from eBay. I’m thinking of also doing the same to the interior. What do you think?
here Is the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/31433234761...mis&media=COPY
 


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